Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic vs Total Run Time Counter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic
Control Blackmagic cameras remotely via Bluetooth. Manage multiple cameras simultaneously, adjust settings like white balance, frame rate, and ISO, and even control focus and zoom with external controllers.
- External controller support (Tilta Nucleus)
- Multi-cam control (up to 12 cameras)
- Camera grouping and custom settings
- Remote focus and zoom control
- Start/stop recording
- Adjust white balance, ISO, frame rate
- Digital slate metadata entry
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-- NEW External Controllers -- Connect Tilta Nucleus Nano & Nucleus-M to control Focus, Iris and Zoom, as well as Start & Stop Recording. Zoom and Focus control supported on Pocket 4K only. This is part of the new Pro feature set, which also includes Multi-Cam mode. -- MULTI-CAM MODE -- Multi-Cam Mode is now part of the Pro feature set, and includes these fantastic features: • Control up to 12 Blackmagic cameras at once • Create up to 3 distinct Control Groups, to give you fine-grain control over different settings for different cameras • You can choose to have changes made on one camera automatically update all the other cameras in its Control Group, or control everything straight from Bluetooth+ • Give your cameras Nicknames to quick, easy control Multi-Cam gives you control over the following features synced across an entire Group: • Start/Stop Recording • White Balance + Tint • Project frame rate (off-speed frame rates not supported) • Shutter Angle/Speed • ISO • Overlays • Slate • Trigger Auto-focus You can still control all other settings on a camera-by-camera basis, including: • Trigger stills capture • Iris control • Focus + Zoom (on supported lenses) • Codec + Resolution • Playback control • You can also set ISO specifically, rather than by camera group And of course, everyone has access to all of these amazing features: • Follow Focus (limited support for EF Mount cameras). See below for more info • Zoom Control on supported lenses • Trigger Stills capture • Record Start/Stop • White Balance + Tint, including 5 helpful presets and Auto White Balance • Audio Controls • Trigger Autofocus (for supported electronic lenses with autofocus enabled on lens) • Off-speed frame rates • Aperture (for supported electronic lenses) • Shutter Angle • ISO • Auto-Exposure Control • Active Card • Power On/Off • Monitor Overlays • Codec & Resolution • Enter metadata in the Digital Slate (including location data from your iPhone or iPad if you give permission) • Control Lock - locks critical controls while recording, preventing accidental settings changes during takes -- Follow Focus -- You can now pull focus wirelessly right from your iPhone or iPad. There are some limitations outlined below. • Currently only fully supports Pocket 4K, but as of v1.4 we now have limited support for EF mount cameras - Pocket 6K, Ursa Mini Pro G1 & G2 • The camera does not supply the app with any information on the lenses current focus distance, so the app will not update in real time if you pull focus manually on the lens • Due to the nature of bluetooth, focus pulls may not be 100% smooth. It works well for nice slow pulls, but fast pulls my not feel entirely natural and organic. Unfortunately this is a limitation of the available technology. • On EF mount cameras, we can only offset focus from its current position, with no broader knowledge of where the lens is in its focus range. This means that focus marks are not possible. In addition, focus pulls on EF mount cameras can be quite jerky depending on the lens in use. -- Playback Control -- With Bluetooth+ you can control the playback of clips right from your iOS device. There are some notable limitations at this point. Currently you can: • Start playing a clip, either forwards or backwards • Navigate between clips, either forwards or backwards For now, you will not be able to: • Pause a clip that is already playing • Change the speed of a clip that is already playing • Control clip looping -- Zoom Control -- Control the zoom level on supported lenses. For the most part, this will only work on MFT lenses with electronic zoom. We are currently unaware of EF lenses that support this feature -- Slate-Only Mode -- As the name suggests, this feature locks the app into Slate-Only mode, without the ability to change critical camera settings or start/stop recording. This means you can let an assistant keep metadata up to date without the fear of interfering with important camera settings.
Total Run Time Counter
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Total Run Time Counter is a fast, professional timecode and show runtime calculator built for editors, producers, directors, broadcast crews, and post-production professionals. Whether you are checking the total duration of a television show, adding up edit segments, or simply need to add and subtract timecode, TRT gives you the answer quickly and accurately. SHOW RUN TIME Build a show from individual segments and watch the Total Run Time update instantly as you enter each duration. Choose your show format, frame rate, and Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame mode, then enter the duration of every segment. TRT continuously calculates the full show runtime for you. TIMECODE CALCULATOR Need to add or subtract multiple timecodes? Enter a duration, tap Add or Subtract, and TRT keeps a running total. A dedicated timecode keypad makes entering HH:MM:SS:FF values fast and easy. PROFESSIONAL FRAME RATE SUPPORT TRT supports common production frame rates including: 23.976 24 25 29.97 30 50 59.94 60 Drop Frame and Non-Drop Frame timecode are supported where appropriate. ACCURATE FRAME-BASED MATH TRT performs calculations using frame counts rather than treating timecode like ordinary decimal time. That means your Total Run Time remains accurate even across long programs and multiple segments. SAVE YOUR SHOWS Save show configurations locally on your iPhone and return to them later. TRT can also automatically preserve your current session so you do not lose your work if you leave the app. BUILT FOR PRODUCTION • Show segment runtime calculator • Timecode addition and subtraction • Drop Frame and Non-Drop Frame support • Dedicated timecode keypad • Live Total Run Time display • Save and resume shows • Copy TRT and show summaries • No account required • No cloud required • Dark professional interface Total Run Time Counter is designed to do one job well: help you get the correct runtime quickly without getting in your way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Total Run Time Counter at Free against Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's $5.99. Total Run Time Counter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic's advantage is chart position (#40 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Total Run Time Counter is free to download; Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic costs $5.99 up front. Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Total Run Time Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic | Total Run Time Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #40 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | We Are Empire PTY LTD | CHRISTIAN HENNING |
Bugs and requests
Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Recording issues with high frame rates
- Incorrect codec/resolution display for some cameras
- Focus control not working with certain lenses
- App freezes during playback
Requested features
6 requests- Add ability to take photos remotely
- Implement live video feed from camera
- Allow custom focus preset points
- Improve focus control sensitivity and UI
- Add support for more camera models
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- Integrate Apple Watch remote control
Total Run Time Counter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic
- Multi-Cam Control$9.99
- Pro$9.99
Total Run Time Counter
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bluetooth+ for Blackmagic free?
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